Maintenance/Repair Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:32:15 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:32:15 +0000 Toyota Minis https://toyotaminis.com/forum/forums/maintenance-repair.22/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:09:53 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/ac-bracket-pulley.12813/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/ac-bracket-pulley.12813/ invalid@example.com (bigc9093) bigc9093 17 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:25:40 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/battery-replacement-nightmare.32546/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/battery-replacement-nightmare.32546/ invalid@example.com (lotus79) lotus79
Battery replacement nightmare]]> 3 Tue, 20 May 2025 17:16:30 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/passing-emissions-20r.31232/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/passing-emissions-20r.31232/ invalid@example.com (lotus79) lotus79
Passing emissions 20R]]> 6 Tue, 20 May 2025 03:14:49 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/2500-miles-to-drive-and-ive-never-even-touched-it.31289/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/2500-miles-to-drive-and-ive-never-even-touched-it.31289/ invalid@example.com (LSUMurse) LSUMurse
2500 Miles to Drive and I've Never Even Touched It]]> 12 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:54:18 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/22r-no-start.31276/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/22r-no-start.31276/ invalid@example.com (Yozone) Yozone
Maybe old starter fluid? Worn out starter too slow? Low compression? Would any of those cause no start on starter fluid? I'm so confused]]> 8 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:17:29 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/l43-rebuild.30453/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/l43-rebuild.30453/ invalid@example.com (fred heath) fred heath I located a factory original on eBay and snagged it. So on with the rebuild.

The transmission was a spare I had in the shop for years. It worked fine, but figured better to do a complete rebuild now rather than wait for future problems.

The kit...

L43 rebuild]]> 1 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:17:07 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/jammed-door-locks.27669/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/jammed-door-locks.27669/ invalid@example.com (Tyler Moya) Tyler Moya
Any help or suggestions would be...

Jammed Door Locks]]> 3 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:11:24 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/details-steps-to-remove-the-gas-tank.30787/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/details-steps-to-remove-the-gas-tank.30787/ invalid@example.com (musicearlyadopter) musicearlyadopter 3 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:20:18 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/what-weight-brand-motor-oil-are-you-using.17947/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/what-weight-brand-motor-oil-are-you-using.17947/ invalid@example.com (Spacemonkee23) Spacemonkee23
What weight/brand of motor oil are you using. I have over 300,xxx miles on my 77 and it burns oil and coolant like no other... I am currently using 20W-50, should I be using 10W-30 and some Lucas stabilizer instead, Cold starts (mornings are only around 50F degrees outside) are a bitch to get running... Miles plus too thick oil maybe my culprit?

What is everyone running?]]> 21 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:09:30 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/78%E2%80%99-hilux-starving-for-fuel-under-load.30251/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/78%E2%80%99-hilux-starving-for-fuel-under-load.30251/ invalid@example.com (Monstacoq) Monstacoq
If anyone has any idea what could cause it to not want to operate under load i would greatly appreciate and guidance!]]> 4 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:24:20 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/seat-upgrade.29653/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/seat-upgrade.29653/ invalid@example.com (fred heath) fred heath My current seats need replacement. Prefer something comfortable as I take many long distance trips. Thanks, Fred]]> 8 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:48:24 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/clutch-brake-pedal-pads.29691/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/clutch-brake-pedal-pads.29691/ invalid@example.com (fred heath) fred heath
Best to warm them up with a heat gun or hair dryer before installing. I used spray silicone on both the pedal and back of the pads. Makes installing easier.

K1AutoParts Clutch Brake Pedal Pad Cover For Toyota Hilux RN10 (1968-1972) / RN20 (1972-1978) https://a.co/d/1qf8YSN]]> 3 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:19:40 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/no-parts-available.29055/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/no-parts-available.29055/ invalid@example.com (Thomasvd) Thomasvd
I own a Chinook Omega Newport RV that is build on a 1978 Toyota Hilux (or is it called Truck or Pick-up?)
It probably is the only one here in The Netherlands because at that time the Toyota model was not officialy imported, let alone a Chinook RV.

And that is were the problem for me begins. I can't seem to find any parts for my Toyota. Toyota Netherlands has no data of this model. Websites that sell parts don't know this model. Even a specialised Toyota parts dealer does not know this...

No parts available]]> 6 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:33:37 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/black-flakes-in-coolant-overflow-lack-of-coolant.29018/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/black-flakes-in-coolant-overflow-lack-of-coolant.29018/ invalid@example.com (83pickup) 83pickup View attachment 23286 and upon further inspection I saw black flakes at the bottom which doesnt seem right!
Some people online say it's a head gasket but I doubt since this truck does not puff blue exhaust or have any oil-coolant mixtures so I'm assuming it's the inside of a cooling hose breaking down after all these years and hot summers.

Only got a couple...

Black Flakes in Coolant Overflow/Lack of Coolant]]> 4 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:46:05 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/exhaust-kit-recommendation.28310/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/exhaust-kit-recommendation.28310/ invalid@example.com (ChinookStreets) ChinookStreets
I got a 76 Chinook and after my last round of repairs have been advised by my mechanic to purchase an exhaust repair kit.

Me being naive and optimistic - my mechanic being gruff and straightforward…I figured an online search and that’s all I would need.

It appears there are many kits.

Any recommendations?]]> 4 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:24:29 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/steering-gear-rebuild-or-replace.27883/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/steering-gear-rebuild-or-replace.27883/ invalid@example.com (Raymond Fast) Raymond Fast
I've got a lot of play in the steering (manual steering - no power). I adjusted the steering gear a couple of years ago and that helped considerably, but it's still not right and starting to get worse again. When I adjusted it,...

Steering Gear: Rebuild or Replace?]]> 2 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:17:02 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/psa-later-model-pickups-gas-tanks-will-fit-earlier-models-84-88-to-80.27632/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/psa-later-model-pickups-gas-tanks-will-fit-earlier-models-84-88-to-80.27632/ invalid@example.com (Drippy) Drippy
JC Whitney #REPT670106
https://www.carparts.com/fuel-tank/jc-whitney/rept670106]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:08:21 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1976-toyota-pickup-headlight-issue.27091/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/1976-toyota-pickup-headlight-issue.27091/ invalid@example.com (Shane Bryan) Shane Bryan 2 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:21:09 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/slow-crank-and-no-start-condition.26979/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/slow-crank-and-no-start-condition.26979/ invalid@example.com (deejay1272) deejay1272

Symptom: slow crank and no-start condition. B wire from alternator previously melted (was replaced). E wire from alternator previously melted (was replaced). Something isn't able to pass current properly.


Facts: new battery. New alternator. New starter. New voltage regulator. Fusible links at positive battery terminal confirmed good. Battery negative post making good ground to chassis. Starter ground is good. Fuses are all good. New distributor that...

Slow Crank and No-Start Condition]]> 10 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:25:47 +0000 https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/spin-on-oilfilter-conversion.25762/ https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/spin-on-oilfilter-conversion.25762/ invalid@example.com (Jonny Lehtinen) Jonny Lehtinen
Just bought a 1978 1.6 petrol long one...

To just find rims that fits is kinda hard where i live... but a oilfilter seems to be a really hard story.
Its a insert filter, and i just dont where to find one... no one here on this island seems to be able to get one, so, any tips of what to use from what car to convert to spin on filter type? can i take any filter holder from some corolla or somthing?

Also, the rubber cap to the brake reservioar and clutch is baad, where can i find...

Spin on oilfilter conversion?]]> 2